How long after PS did you wait to get back on the scale?
on 7/26/12 2:46 am
The surgeon said he removed nearly 7 pounds of skin, plus I feel like I've eaten incredibly healthy since the surgery (cut back on carbs/sweets that had creaped into my otherwise pretty healthy diet), which in normal times would probably translate to a pound or two. BUT -- I realize that I might not see those pounds on the scale, now or possibly ever. For me, weight/the scale is such a mind-game, and to the extent that it matters to me I try to use it in ways that motivate me to move forward in a healthy manner.
So, those of you who have already had plastic surgery:
- When DID you first weigh yourself again after your procedure? and
- If you had it all to do over again, when WOULD you weigh yourself? (if the results affected you emotionally, perhaps?)
Thanks!
Laura
RNY 7/30/10 SW 302/CW ~150/First Goal 155 (reached 9/2011)
Extended TT & Medial Thigh Lift 7/16/12. Arms, Butt Lift 2/6/13.
Congratulations on you PS surgery.
I remember you had to have some emergency gallbladder surgery 1st.
I'm so happy that it didn't delay your PS to far out. You must feel elated to have finally gotten through it. I know when I finally make the selction of surgeon and get the financing straightened out I won't be able to wait.
So how was you surgical experience?
I'm still in the process of selecting a surgeon. I've did my last consult with a surgeon a Duke medical center. Out of the 4 that I have spoken with, He is the most experienced and since He is not in a private practice, I didn't feel like I was trying to be sold on anything.
Congrats again on the final stage of your new you : )
on 7/26/12 10:34 am
Thank you for sharing how your weight fluctuated. It's so interesting what wild swings can occur over the first few months!
Best,
Laura
Marla
Marla a/k/a Feistyemm
Surgery Date: 4/21/2005; HW: 333/ SW: 271/ CW:133/ GOAL: 150 or UNDER
Highest BMI: 54.7; BMI Now: 22.6 -- Jeans before surgery: 32. Now: 6
PS: 2006/7 LBL, Bracheoplasty & Upper Thigh Lift. 8/2012: UBackLift & Breast Implants
(redone 3 times). 7/17/18: vertical thigh lift (needs to be redone - left too much skin) &
replacement of 1 breast implant due to rupture (still needs to be fixed due to placement).
on 7/26/12 10:37 am
You are SO right -- I will try to hold out as long as I can! Today was the first day I wore capris/bottoms that weren't huge and elastic, and I'm wearing a size or so larger than normal, so I'm sure there's a heck of a lot of swelling going on. Better not to attach a number to it right now!
Thanks for your input.
Laura
HW 405- Pre op weight 374- Plastics weight 203 Current weight 194
Circumferential lift/Brachioplasty November 8, 2011
16.3 pounds removed.
Revisions + Thighplasty October 23, 2012
Breast lift- Spring 2013